Last reviewed · How we verify
Steroid/Anesthesia Mixture
This mixture combines a steroid with an anesthetic agent to provide both anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive effects and local or regional anesthesia.
This mixture combines a steroid with an anesthetic agent to provide both anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive effects and local or regional anesthesia. Used for Regional anesthesia with anti-inflammatory benefit, Pain management in surgical or procedural settings.
At a glance
| Generic name | Steroid/Anesthesia Mixture |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesia/Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The steroid component reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses, while the anesthetic component blocks nerve conduction or provides sedation/analgesia. Such combinations are typically used in regional anesthesia procedures or pain management settings where both anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects are therapeutically beneficial.
Approved indications
- Regional anesthesia with anti-inflammatory benefit
- Pain management in surgical or procedural settings
Common side effects
- Local injection site reactions
- Systemic steroid effects (with prolonged use)
- Anesthetic-related adverse events (e.g., hypotension, bradycardia)
Key clinical trials
- Comparison of Systemic Opioid (Morphine) and Pre-Incision Bilateral Scalp Nerve Block for Pain Management in Craniotomy Patients (PHASE4)
- Dexamedatomidine vs. Dexamethasone in Rhomboidal Intercostal Plain Block and Subserratus Block in Breast Surgery (NA)
- Perioperative Epidural Block and Dexamethasone in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery (PHASE4)
- Minimal Flow Anesthesia and Infection Risk (NA)
- Non-opioid Anesthesia Based on Thoracic Paravertebral Block During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (NA)
- Effects Of Anaesthesia on Intraocular Pressure in Robotic Prostate Surgery (NA)
- Peribulbar Rocuronium in Adult Strabismus Surgery (NA)
- Comparing Dexamethasone With Dexmedetomidine as Additives to Bupivacaine in Adductor Canal Block for Knee Arthroscopy. (NA)
Primary sources
Every claim on this page is sourced from regulatory or scientific primary sources. See our editorial policy for full methodology.
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Steroid/Anesthesia Mixture CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Steroid/Anesthesia Mixture updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- Eastern Virginia Medical School portfolio CI